geopolitics
Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 4th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
DroneShield on Alert! Delivery Hero Held Back! Gold Rally Cancelled? Desert Gold Ready for a Breakout?
Alarm bells ringing at DroneShield! While drones and drone defence dominate the headlines, the share is one of the disappointments of 2026. So far this year, the share has lost nearly 50% of its value, and the downward trend shows no sign of ending. The company recently released its half-year results. Unfortunately, not only is revenue rising, but so are losses. Buy anyway? Experts are advising investors to get in on gold and gold mining shares. They say the rally is not over, but is simply taking a healthy breather. Desert Gold's share price has been trading sideways for some time now. But this should soon be over. Investors are waiting for the delivery of the gravity separation plant so that gold production can begin. Analysts expect the stock to multiply in value. Delivery Hero's share price has recently more than doubled. This was due less to strong operational performance than to the takeover bid from Uber. Could the purchase price now have to be increased following the company's strong results?
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on September 3rd, 2026 | 08:55 CEST
40% Gains Still Not Enough? Almonty Industries, RENK and Verbio
Following a rally of more than 40% in a single month, Almonty Industries' share price is currently taking a brief breather. This pause is unlikely to last long. Analysts see significant upside potential for the leading Western tungsten producer. Furthermore, an export ban on tungsten scrap has recently come into force in the US. The country has no producing tungsten mine of its own—but Almonty intends to change that soon—and the critical raw material is needed for applications including ammunition, missiles, and semiconductors. Verbio shares have also been in demand in recent weeks. Analysts believe the 33% rise in the share price so far this year is not yet sufficient, with further upside potential expected. Among other things, the company's expansion into the US is driving the share price. And what about Renk? Analysts are recommending a "Buy", while production is being significantly expanded. Yet the share price has so far failed to benefit from these developments.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on September 3rd, 2026 | 08:40 CEST
Drone Attack in Germany: Pressure on NATO Mounts! Rheinmetall, Volatus, Hensoldt and DroneShield in the Spotlight
The attempted attack using an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig Airport marks a new level of escalation in hybrid warfare in Europe. Following weeks of intensive investigations by the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office, the German government has now officially identified the Russian intelligence service as the mastermind behind the sabotage operation. This targeted attack on critical infrastructure serves as a massive international wake-up call to NATO partners. In Brussels, the Alliance is calling for a significant strengthening of collective deterrence and defence capabilities against such covert operations. From an investor's perspective, such incidents create a new selling point for the defence industry and specialist defence companies. Hensoldt, a specialist in sensor technology and airspace surveillance, is facing rapidly rising demand for seamless detection systems. At the same time, defence giant Rheinmetall is coming into focus for its role in establishing far-reaching, active defence architectures at airports and military bases. When it comes to high-tech equipment for drone defence and surveillance flights, the specialists DroneShield and Volatus Aerospace are once again in the spotlight. The political pressure to close these serious security gaps in airspace as quickly as possible is likely to provide the companies involved with a massive long-term boost. Investors should therefore keep a very close eye on the geopolitical boom in this highly specialized defence segment.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 2nd, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
How Investors Can Profit from the Drone Threat — Rheinmetall, Volatus Aerospace and Lockheed Martin in Focus
On the night of August 5, 2026, the quick action of a bus driver helped avert a catastrophe. The drone attack ushered in a new era of threats. The foiled attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport involving an explosive-laden drone is no longer an isolated incident. This escalation, which is now attracting attention at the highest levels of the security establishment, is putting a multibillion-dollar market for effective counter-drone solutions and autonomous weapons systems firmly in the spotlight. For investors, the question is who will benefit most from this "drone supercycle". We take a closer look at three promising candidates: Rheinmetall, Volatus Aerospace and Lockheed Martin.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 1st, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Billions from Washington and Brussels: Almonty Industries, Aurubis and MP Materials Are Benefiting from the Boom
Supply chains and raw materials security are increasingly becoming priorities for Western governments. While Washington is providing billions in funding for domestic mining projects, Brussels has ushered in a regulatory shift with the Critical Raw Materials Act. Government subsidy programs for critical raw materials are putting resource companies firmly in the spotlight. The effort to secure Western supply chains is particularly evident in the case of three companies whose news flow in August 2026 caught investors' attention: Almonty Industries, Aurubis and MP Materials.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on September 1st, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Gold in Higher Demand Than Ever: Investors Turn to Aya Gold & Silver, Lahontan Gold and Perseus Mining
Gold has delivered a strong performance in recent weeks, and the correction now appears to be over. Many investors took profits in the spring after the US dollar strengthened amid the war in the Persian Gulf. This was arguably irrational, as the problems that had driven a steady flight into gold had not been resolved. Instead, capital markets are now facing the same mountain of challenges. US Treasury yields are rising as markets are becoming less willing to finance the country at such low rates. Meanwhile, US government debt has surpassed the USD 40 trillion mark. Within five years, America's debt burden has therefore increased by almost one-third. These bonds will likely never be repaid, but will instead be eroded by inflation. And that is what makes gold so strong: the now higher price is also driving up the valuations of gold shares. Every ounce that comes out of the ground is, quite literally, worth its weight in gold. We are therefore looking at the shares of Aya Gold & Silver, Lahontan Gold and Perseus Mining.
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Commented by Lars Winter on September 1st, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Potential Double-Baggers in the Drone Boom, EV Upside and a Takeover Bet: What Volatus Aerospace, BYD and Delivery Hero Offer Investors
Three stocks from three different sectors, each driven by a powerful catalyst: Volatus Aerospace is targeting the multibillion-dollar drone market and aims to evolve into an integrated aerospace and defense company. BYD is countering the slowdown in China's auto market with an aggressive export strategy. And at Delivery Hero, operational progress is converging with takeover speculation. Three shares with plenty of potential – but also significant risks. In this stock check, we take a closer look at the three companies, highlighting where the biggest opportunities lie, what analysts recommend, and which types of investors each stock may be best suited to.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on August 31st, 2026 | 06:40 CEST
RTX, Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall – The Battle for Tungsten Escalates
Tanks, missiles, radar systems, and AI chips require high-performance materials. One of the most strategically important is tungsten. China accounts for more than 80% of global production and has already tightened its export controls. At the same time, Europe and the US are ramping up their defense production. This is driving not only demand but also political pressure to establish independent supply chains. As a result, Western tungsten projects are gaining strategic importance.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on August 26th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
Perspective Shift: Long-Term Growth at a Discount? Almonty Industries, Renk and Rheinmetall After the Correction
The Western defense boom is running into an often-overlooked bottleneck: tungsten. While China dominates the global market and has restricted exports, Almonty is ramping up operations at the strategically important Sangdong mine in South Korea. At full capacity, the mine is designed to supply around 40% of global tungsten demand outside China. This strategic position, record-high tungsten prices, and a substantial cash reserve, which the company is currently using for share buybacks, underpin Almonty's significant strategic flexibility. Renk and Rheinmetall, as defense contractors, provide the industrial counterpart. Packed order books, rising margins, and a defense cycle that could extend well beyond the current decade support the sector. But can these companies actually handle such enormous growth? Does the recent share price correction now offer an opportunity, or have future expectations simply become too ambitious?
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on August 26th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Steyr Motors After the Sell-Off: Buy the Dip? TKMS Rides the Defense Boom — Strategic Resources Set to Benefit From Soaring Steel Demand
The global defense boom is not just filling the order books of manufacturers of tanks, missiles, and drones. Demand is also growing in the naval sector, and with it the demand for raw materials. TKMS urgently needs high-quality steel for its submarines and frigates and is working to establish resilient supply chains. This is where Strategic Resources comes into play. The raw materials company operates in Canada and Northern Europe—the very regions that are playing a central role in TKMS's latest megaproject. The stock appears undervalued. But is Steyr Motors also a bargain after its recent sell-off? Analysts certainly think so. They recommend buying the stock. The weak first half and lowered guidance should primarily be viewed as the result of defense-related orders being pushed back in timing, rather than a fundamental deterioration in demand.
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